ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Groundly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹaʊndli/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Groundly is an adjective meaning In a firmly grounded manner; solidly.

Meaning

In a firmly grounded manner; solidly.

More Meanings

  1. To the very ground or bottom; deeply, profoundly; completely, thoroughly.
  2. (archaic, rare) Firmly grounded; solid; of education: complete, thorough, well-grounded.

Example Sentences

Walke groundly, / Talke profoundly, / Drinke roundly, / Sleape ſoundly.
[…] Isope cast his chere to Beryn so groundly, / That atte last there was no man with Isope so pryvy:[…]
If thou wilt ſing on good Friday, thou haſt a commendation of the Pſalme, 93. for then was the houſe of Gods Church builded and groundly founded, though the enemies went about to hinder it: […]
10ᵇ–20ᵃ is occupied by No. 3: A groundly Inſtruction, wherin the difference betwixt God the Father, and his Son the Lord Jeſus Chriſt, is declared, according to the ſpirituall and heavenly underſtanding.

Word Forms

Synonyms for groundly

Depending on context, synonyms include groundedly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deep-set, deep-rooted, deep-seated, full-fledged, fullstanding, profound.

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